20+ Foods That British Expats Living in Portugal Sometimes Miss
You might think you won’t miss British food while living in Portugal, but every now and then you’ll get a craving for a taste of home. It could be something as simple as a bar of a cup of tea and toast (easy to replicate) or something more complicated like a pint of ale in a cozy pub. Thankfully, there are a large number of British people living in Portugal and because of this, there are quite a few shops …
20+ Foods That American Expats Living in Portugal Sometimes Miss
Portugal has some fantastic food (pastéis de nata at the top of that list) but there are always some home comforts that you’re going to miss, regardless of where you’re from. Thankfully, you’ll be able to find a lot of these products in Portugal, particularly long-life products. However, some products (like dairy products) are harder to find, due to the distance, and some items are more related to American culture rather than a certain food (e.g. American-style takeaway coffees). If …
Alentejo Food: 9 Regional Dishes That You Have to Eat
Welcome to the culinary world of the Alentejo, a region in Portugal renowned for its rich gastronomic heritage. Alentejo food reflects the region’s rustic charm, so expect hearty and satisfying dishes that are characterised by bread and meat. Ready? Let’s embark on a journey through Alentejo’s gastronomic delights, and experience the unique flavours and wholesome dishes that make this region a true culinary gem. Açorda à Alentejana Let’s begin our culinary adventure with a classic Alentejo dish, Açorda à Alentejana. …
Bacalhau: A Guide to Portugal’s Favourite Fish
Bacalhau is Portugal’s national dish, and the Portuguese eat around a million kilos of it every year. It’s eaten at special events and at important annual meals – particularly at Christmas, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday – and many people eat it a couple of times per week as well. It can be baked, fried, grilled, you name it. According to the Portuguese, there are 365 different ways to cook bacalhau which is to say that there’s a lot of …
Coffee in Portugal: What to Order & How
In Portugal, life revolves around coffee. People drink it from first thing in the morning and often right up until late evening — it’s not uncommon for people to finish a meal at 10 or 11 pm and have a coffee after. Beyond the coffee itself, there’s the pastelaria or coffee shop. Portuguese life revolves around the coffee shop and you will find at least one in every neighbourhood. Often, there will be two or three, and they will almost …
Braga Food: Six Regional Dishes to Try in Braga
From Bom Jesus do Monte to Braga Cathedral, there’s plenty to see and do in Braga. But for foodies, a more important question is: what’s there to eat? The following are five of the most popular regional dishes that you should try in Braga. Bacalhau à Braga Portugal has lots of different recipes for its national dish. Some say there are more than 365, while others say that there are more than 1,000. Either way, that’s a lot of dishes. …
Be Brave! 18 Weird Foods to Try in Portugal
A big part of visiting a new country, is trying all the different foods and Portugal has plenty of great foods that you should try. Portugal also has a few weird dishes as well, including dishes that are cooked in blood, dishes containing less-than-appealing animal parts, and a very unusual Christmas cake that’s shaped like a fish. If you’ve worked your way through all of Portugal’s best dishes then it’s time to try some of Portugal’s weirdest dishes. Tip: If …
Coimbra Food: The Best Typical Foods To Try in Coimbra
If you’re visiting Coimbra, or lucky enough to live there, the big question you’ll be asking yourself is: what should I eat? You’ll find all the most common Portuguese dishes in Portugal, for example, caldo verde soup, bacalhau dishes like bacalhau com natas and bacalhau à bras, and grilled fish. But those are dishes that you’ll find all over Portugal and you may have tried them plenty of times before. So, instead, look out for a few local dishes that …
How Much Do Groceries Cost in Portugal?
Groceries are one of the biggest day-to-day costs that most people have and so you may be wondering how much it’ll cost you to do your weekly shopping in Portugal. Most people assume it’ll be cheaper – after all, wages are lower in Portugal – but that often depends on where you’re coming from and where you shop. Groceries are cheaper when compared to the US and Canada, but that’s not necessarily the case when you compare grocery costs to …